**** New discovery for MSTS from Russia ****

decapod · Post by **decapod** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:38 am

Recently posted on the 3Dtrains Forum... It is something I've been trying to do for ages. They spotted the M$ mistake in the app.fbk file that disables the gloss shader.

http://www.3dtrains.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9473

Environment mapping in MSTS (like the one in shape viewer)

**** EDIT - OOPS, wrong URL ****

brownairwolf · Post by **brownairwolf** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:18 am

Can't see anything, do we need to register?

decapod · Post by **decapod** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:49 am

URL fixed....

jporter · Post by **jporter** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:00 pm

we still have to register.?

decapod · Post by **decapod** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:12 pm

Oh well - the main result of the message from "Vital" was that they have discovered how to get the GlossMap shader working for MSTS

There is a change to the app.fbk system file to fix a bug and the S file for the model needs a bit of editing.

This effectively adds one texture on top of another, but using a different mapping algorithm based on the camera position and face normal vector - the result is a texture that looks like it is reflecting it's surroundings.

I'll have a go at it on one of my models tonight and we'll see if it works.

scefhwil · Post by **scefhwil** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:37 pm

decapod wrote: This effectively adds one texture on top of another, but using a different mapping algorithm based on the camera position and face normal vector - the result is a texture that looks like it is reflecting it's surroundings.

Isn't this what TML-Studios were claiming to have done with their Berlin Subway route?

47522 · Post by **47522** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:39 pm

scefhwil wrote:
decapod wrote: This effectively adds one texture on top of another, but using a different mapping algorithm based on the camera position and face normal vector - the result is a texture that looks like it is reflecting it's surroundings.
Isn't this what TML-Studios were claiming to have done with their Berlin Subway route?

Yes, the "reflective" windows.

mpeffers · Post by **mpeffers** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:58 pm

Can't wait...

decapod · Post by **decapod** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:27 pm

Looks good - except I converted the wrong S file so the texture map on the rods is wrong.

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:29 pm

I can't say I agree myself - I for one prefer the normal setup with Specular lighting.

David

decapod · Post by **decapod** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:36 pm

I have rather overdone the env map, I'll make it more subtle for the final version.
The effect is best viewed moving rather than as a static image.

I'll get on with converting models shortly so you can all have a go.

tango4262 · Post by **tango4262** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:53 pm

i Actually really like it

keep it up

regards david

PS does it work on emus, the new 442 would be topped off with that effect

phill70 · Post by **phill70** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:01 pm

tango4262 wrote:i Actually really like it

Well same here

Glyn

demonshadow · Post by **demonshadow** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:03 pm

I think it needs to be a lil less shiney

From Mike

trains2 · Post by **trains2** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:04 pm

There's something not quite right about it, but it does look good I have to say.

Rich